criminalista
criminologist
Latin America
Simplified: kree-mee-nah-LEES-tah
IPA: kɾi.mi.na'lis.ta
Spain
Simplified: kree-mee-nah-LEES-tah
IPA: kɾi.mi.na'lis.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cri
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
lis
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low